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Constable Anson Gray Burdick

Suisun City Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, September 1, 1927

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Reflections for Constable Anson Gray Burdick

My great grandfather, that my father Glen (his grandson) never got to know.

I played the pipes for his memorial, and others unfortunately, on wall at the Solano Sheriffs Office.

R.I.P. great grandfather and to all those that have given their lives for this great country.

Tom Burdick, Traffic Officer
California Highway Patrol

April 19, 2022

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your fellow law enforcement.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 1, 2020

Rest in peace Constable Burdick.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 5, 2020

On this, the 91th year since your death you are remembered. God bless you, Constable Burdick. Thank you.

NT

September 1, 2018

Rest In Peace brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 1, 2018

Although it has been 88 years, your service to this community is not forgotten. You made the greatest sacrifice in the interests of upholding law and order and I thank you, the community thanks you and the country thanks you.

Commander Andrew White
Suisun City Police Department

September 1, 2015

Thinking of you with reverence and gratitude on this 86th anniversary year of your date. In an earlier reflection, I had miscalculated how many years you had been gone from us, but one thing remains: you are remembered and honored.

Phyllis Lasater
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

August 13, 2013

Rest in Peace, Constable Burdick. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 70th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.


Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 1, 2009

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God be with everyone!!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx.

March 31, 2009

Sad to see that only one other reflection is left for a man who made his career in being in law enforcement.RIP fine Constable.

Anonymous

November 10, 2008

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Rest in Peace, Officer Burdick, we've got the watch from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department

August 23, 2004

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